Complete List of Farm to Table Chicago Restaurants

*This list appears to be a constant work in progress, which is actually perfect! We have been contacted a couple times to have places added to this list. It is great to see that people are passionate about these types of restaurants and will take the time to make sure that they are well represented. Leave us comments if any new places open, close or we overlooked them. With everyone’s help– this list will truly become complete.We apologize ahead of time if your favorite has slipped passed our fingers.

Farm to table dining brings you some of the finest ingredients from the surrounding Chicago area and surrounding states. Not only are you indulging in some of the highest quality of food– but you are directly supporting local farms. Chicago has a large selection when it comes to farm to table dining– so you can rest assured that you’ll find the perfect restaurant to suit your taste and price point. Whether you are looking for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner or small plates over drinks– one of these restaurants are waiting for you.

Farm to Table Chicago Area Restaurants :

They specialize in sushi– but it is complimented by high end American cuisine that is inspired by regions from all over America. Whether you are looking for a hearty meat entree, seafood or a simple salad– you will not be disappointed.

Great stop with friends for small plates– though they do have entrees as well. With a French wine-bar feel, Avec has a certain charm to it. They have a special Sunday brunch menu, but their everyday menu has a fantastic selection of small and large plates.

American style cuisine done-up in the manner of perfection. They have a separate menu for each time of the day– and all contain equally inventive dishes that will tantalize your senses. There is also a coffee bar serving up coffee, juice and pastries.

This cash only venue serves up Mexican inspired cuisine. If you are a vegetarian, you will find yourself right at home here also. Their menu is focused heavily on tacos– which is not disappointing at all. There drink menu has all of your standard cravings when eating Mexican, as well as fantastic cocktails, beer and liquor.

They serve up inventive American cuisine that skips out on nothing. In addition to their normal menu, they offer a tasting menu, a prixe fixe menu and if you want to go all out– an 8-course chef tasting menu. They push flavor in the right direction here and offer items that will surely intrigue you.

This farm to table establishment specializes in American cuisine, but they have a selection of plates that you won’t find just anywhere. Dinner here is great, but their brunch menu serves up cocktails that are just as impressive as their food.
If you are looking for a boozy brunch– Bread & Wine does not disappoint.

This farm to table butcher shop is everything that you’d want from a butcher shop. Very knowledgeable– to the point where you’ll happily try cuts that you never thought you’d eat. Want to eat quality food at home– stop into The Butcher and Larder.

This farm to table restaurant should be classified as an experience, rather than an restaurant. They hit all of your senses and keep you intrigued in the best of ways. You must contact them for tickets and menu information– as it changes constantly.

American cuisine and seafood are the specialties here. Their menu is packed full of items that you probably never though you’d eat– but they are a must try. Go with a group and order a couple plates a piece to share. No regrets come from Girl & the Goat.

Grass-fed burgers are delivered in magnificent forms. Their burgers are cooked to perfection and the inventive ingredients compliment the beef like no other. Turkey burgers and vegan options are available as well.

This is a must stop whenever you are craving delicious, crunchy fried chicken. The chicken is butchered right there, in-house. They serve other entrees as well– like sandwiches. Their sides alone are worth ordering a plethora of. Homestyle cooking right here.

This vegan and vegetarian only restaurant will be able to satisfy even the most die-hard of carnivores. They literally serve almost every type of food– but it is all plant based and usually tastes better than their meat equivalent. Seriously.

Local root is an American cafe that serves up the type of simple food that you just crave sometimes– with that being said, these are no cookie cutter creations. They take the classic idea and modernize it in a delicious way.

This classy farm to table pub serves up bar style food at a gourmet level. Perfect place for carnivores and herbivores to unite. They even have 6 hotel rooms available. Great atmosphere for a night of laid back drinking and dinner.

Hot spot for vegetarians, but everyone is welcome. Their breakfast/brunch is worth getting out of bed for. Their dinner offers unique dishes that are worth exploring. Monday nights are a 3-course prixe fixe offering.

LYFE Kitchen serves all of the essentials that you would expect from an American style restaurant. However, they serve many vegan and gluten-free options as well. Their offerings are simple, delicious and healthy.

Their dessert will make your jaw tingle in the most enjoyable way– but I shouldn’t get too ahead of myself yet. They do serve traditional American style dishes that will prep your pallet nicely for dessert.

They have the feeling of a family-fueled, American-style restaurant– but the family is full of top-notch chefs. They have a wide variety of offerings depending on the portion size that you are looking for. On Sunday-Tuesday, they offer three course menus that are served up family style in the bar and lounge.

This Latin American menu is a welcome offering in Chicago. The menu is packed with tapas, tiny tacos, seafood, steak, Latin comfort foods and everything in between. They even have dance parties here, so it is easy to make a night of Nacional 27.

Naha is a combination of American and Mediterranean influences that unite to create a unique menu. It is a Michelin Star restaurant– which gives you a decent idea of what you are getting yourself into. High quality, that is.

Phenomenal location on the pond’s edge in Lincoln Park. The only thing better than the view is the food. They serve up farm to table American style cuisine at an entirely new level. They offer various types of menus– one being the tasting menu, with five items. A wine pairing can be added to that as well.

Oceanique is the prime for when you are craving exquisite French inspired seafood dishes. Their wine selection pairs up with their food perfectly. They have their standard menu, but they also offer a variety of multiple course dinners for a full experience.

They serve up a very diverse amount of American cuisine in the form of meat, seafood and vegetarian options. It’s easy to try something new here– as even their burgers can contain items that you never thought you’d indulge in. You won’t be mad about it.

They offer a decently extensive menu that will satisfy any level of hunger. Top of the line American cuisine is served here– but there is plenty of inspiration from around the world. They have a fantastic alcohol list as well.

There may not be actual PI on the walls, but there will surely be a pizza pie in front of you and art on the walls surrounding you. They offer up salads and starters as well, with a decent drink selection– the thin crust pizza is worth the trip.

This British inspired bakery can cure any sweet tooth. On top of that, they also served phenomenal food that you would traditionally find in Britain– never a bad thing for comfort food. They are located right next to a bar also, so you can get your drink on.

This traditional American inspired restaurant is fully loaded with flavor. They offer a very large variety of dishes to suit everyone’s pallet. Great atmosphere, even better food. The burgers are all the rave here.

They specialize in tapas, which are Mediterranean inspired dishes. From sandwiches to tasters, they have an extensive selection of dishes. A great venue to relax with your friends and try a multitude of flavors.

This restaurant is very unique in the sense that it is owned by the farm that supplies all of its ingredients. Brunch, lunch and dinner can all be found here– along with a store that sells some of their shelf-stable food items. They serve up dishes that are along the lines that you would fine in an American cafe. That hits real close to home cooking.

Sepia specializes in taking American cuisine to a level that you haven’t tasted (unless you’ve already eaten there, of course). They seem to stick with simple dishes, in term of ingredients, but everything seems to compliment each other just perfectly. The high level of quality control at Sepia is undeniable.

Hancock Observatory, 875 N. Michigan, Chicago 312-787-9596
Near North Side

A phenomenal view and a great menu is what makes the Signature Room an all-around success. Whether you are looking for breakfast or dinner– there is no disappointing. With their American style menu, there is a dish awaiting anyone.

Their unique menu is comprised of dishes inspired by American, Hawaiian and Asian fusion. This gives you quite the selection of options. Vegetarians will feel welcome and leave full, right along with the meat eaters. There is a good chance that you will experience a new flavor combination– and it won’t disappoint you.

Sovereign could also be called a brewery to table restaurant– their craft beer list is quite outstanding. Stop in on your lunch break or settle in for dinner. Their menu is in constant rotation, with means that this Gastropub will always have new American flavors for you to indulge in.

This traditional American menu has a great variety of items– whether you are looking to explore or stick to what you know. They have a special Sunday Brunch menu and a dessert menu that is convincing enough to skip your entree for sweets.

Their Italian focused menu rarely leaves anyone craving more– they are just full and satisfied. Being located in The Art Institute of Chicago makes this a great place to stop after your cultured tour, while enjoying a spectacular view of Chicago.

TWO is a true Midwestern American inspired restaurant– they even utilize some of grandma’s recipes. Whether you are looking for something small, vegetable, meat or pasta– you will find all of that and more, here.

Vie takes an aggressive stance towards farm to table dining– by that, I mean they pack each and every bite with as much unique flavor possible. Their American style offering is also available in 5 and 8 course menus, with wine pairing options.

Jeff Kauck Photography & Vie Restaurant / Fair Use

If we happened to miss a Chicago farm to table restaurant– please let us know and we would be more than happy to add it to the list!

Ross Perkins

Ross Perkins is the Executive Editor & a connoisseur of all things enjoyable– at least in his mind.
He is an avid traveler in the name of inspiring sights, music, food & cars. He is a published photographer & writer that is looking for any reason to get out and explore his surroundings.